La La Garita beach in Gran Canaria, in the municipality of Telde, is a destination that you will love if you want to enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of the Canary Islands. with his fine, black sand, a product of the island's volcanic activity, eThis beach becomes an ideal place for families and sun lovers. It is surrounded by a promenade and a selection of restaurants where to savor local cuisine with sea views. One of its main tourist attractions is the La Garita Blowhole. If you like, we give you all the information you need to complete your Visit this and other corners of this Telde beach.
La Garita Beach, Gran Canaria
As we told you, La Garita Beach stands out for its fine dark sand, a reflection of the rich volcanic geography of Gran Canaria. With a Approximately 800 meters long, it offers ample space for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Among its most valued services are the showers, toilets, and rest areas. Furthermore, the beach is guarded by lifeguards, ensuring a safe bathing environment.
La Accessibility is another of the outstanding features of La Garita, with ramps and walkways that facilitate access for people with reduced mobility.to. As for activities, it is a place ideal for walking, sunbathing and enjoying sports such as bodyboarding or surfing (when there is good waves). Until recently it had the Blue Flag, but in 2023 it lost it.
The promenade that borders the beach connects with other small coves and Telde beaches, creating an ideal route for if you like to walk by the sea. Address Las Palmas de Gran Canaria we Los Palos, San Borondón and El Barranquillo. Also Queen's Cave. On the other hand, towards the south you will come across Hoya del Pozo and Playa del Hombre. Without a doubt, we believe that the walk heading south is more pleasant, since on the other side it is very windy and, furthermore, is more neglected. Likewise, in this way, you will be able to see the sculpture of the swimmers that we showed you before, as well as visit the famous La Garita Blowhole which is the next stop we propose.
Keep in mind that this Telde coast can be dangerous, especially the beaches located north of this (without surveillance and very strong waves). We recommend you follow the recommendations of bathing prohibitions if indicated by the flags. On the other hand, as we told you, just a few meters from this Teldens beach is the La Garita Blowhole, impressive natural phenomenon where the sea, when hitting rock formations, creates a unique spectacle of water jets and sound. We will tell you in the following lines.
The La Garita Blowhole, Gran Canaria
El La Garita Blowhole It is a geological wonder that attracts visitors from all over the world. But what is a bufadero? A bufadero is a coastal geological formation where the sea, by pushing water up through tunnels or cavities in the rock, creates an effect of natural geyser. This phenomenon occurs when waves hit the rock and water is forced to rise through these openings, resulting in a impressive spectacle of water jets and sound. First of all, warn you that it is It is totally NOT ADVISED to get as close as we see in the following photo. The waves here are treacherous and could sweep you away. Follow the instructions you see on the signage during your visit.
When to visit El Bufadero de La Garita
If you want it see is the phenomenon of the bufadero in its splendor (like the one we show you below), according to expert oceanographers, the conditions that must be met are the following:
- El swell must be from the northeast or east
- El sea must be at half tide, preferably with the tide rising (since it is more vivid), although sometimes it can also be seen when the tide is going out.
We reiterate that for To visit El Bufadero it is not necessary to access the rocks, it can be seen perfectly from the promenade. Don't risk your life for a photo and follow the recommendations indicated on the signage. Now, if you like, let's move on to recommendations for eating in the area.
Restaurants in La Garita
If you want to know where to eat in The Garita, we recommend the restaurant Puerto Madera, with sea views. The croquettes, tomato and avocado salad and potatoes with mojo are very delicious. Another option is the Tartaruga restaurant which has recently opened together with the La Garita Local Police. The latter is a steakhouse, although they have more delicious things like their house salad and acorn-fed Iberian ham croquettes.
As you have seen, La Garita Beach and its surroundings have a lot to offer. From the impressive bufadero to its varied gastronomic offer. If you want to discover more places to see in Telde, take a look at our post with all the essentials. As for gastronomy, you have more options in the article restaurants in Telde. And, if you want to be aware of all the plans and news on the island, we are waiting for you in our account. Instagram @welovegrancanaria.
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Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.
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